{"id":6070,"date":"2026-02-11T10:15:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/?p=6070"},"modified":"2026-03-06T08:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:13:11","slug":"dental-health-for-dogs-and-cats-10-common-myths-and-the-truth-about-tartar-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/dental-health-for-dogs-and-cats-10-common-myths-and-the-truth-about-tartar-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental health for dogs and cats: 10 common myths (and the truth about tartar)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:30px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:30px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-right:100px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:6px;--awb-padding-left-small:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:1;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dental health for dogs and cats: <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">10 common myths (and the truth about tartar)<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:30px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:30;line-height:1;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #55170d;\">Frequent dental problems\u2026 but often invisible<\/span><\/h2><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"666\">The <strong>dental health of dogs and cats<\/strong> plays a crucial role in their well-being, yet it is often underestimated. At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/\">Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons<\/a><\/strong>, we see every day how a healthy mouth contributes to the vitality of our companions. Yet veterinary data shows that up to 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over 3 years old show signs of periodontal disease, even without visible symptoms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"1080\">Plaque quickly turns into hard tartar if not removed, causing gingivitis, pain, and sometimes tooth loss. In some cases, the infection can even affect other vital organs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"1080\">In this article, we will debunk 10 common myths about animal dental health and share practical tips to effectively protect their teeth.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 36;--awb-object-position:51% 19%;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-max-width:900px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div style=\"display:inline-block;width:900px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2016\" height=\"864\" alt=\"chiens brosse \u00e0 dents\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-9.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-9.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5936 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272016%27%20height%3D%27864%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202016%20864%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272016%27%20height%3D%27864%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-9-200x86.png 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-9-400x171.png 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-9-600x257.png 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-9-800x343.png 800w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-9-1200x514.png 1200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-9.png 2016w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h5>Summary<\/h5>\n<\/div><div class=\"awb-toc-el awb-toc-el--1\" data-awb-toc-id=\"1\" data-awb-toc-options=\"{&quot;allowed_heading_tags&quot;:{&quot;h3&quot;:0},&quot;ignore_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;ignore_headings_words&quot;:&quot;articles&quot;,&quot;enable_cache&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_current_heading&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hide_hidden_titles&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;limit_container&quot;:&quot;page_content&quot;,&quot;select_custom_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;fa-flag fas&quot;,&quot;counter_type&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" style=\"--awb-margin-top: ;--awb-counter-color:#3d3d3d;--awb-item-padding-right:5px;--awb-item-padding-left:5px;--awb-item-overflow:hidden;--awb-item-white-space:nowrap;--awb-item-text-overflow:ellipsis;\"><div class=\"awb-toc-el__content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:100px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:7px;--awb-padding-left-small:7px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3 id=\"toc_Croyance_1_Les_croquettes_suffisent_a_nettoyer_les\"><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\">Myth 1: Kibble is enough to clean teeth<\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Many owners think that <u><a href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/nourriture-pour-chiens-de-qualite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kibble<\/a><\/u> naturally cleans teeth.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, its mechanical action is limited, especially against plaque at the gum line. Plaque forms quickly after each meal. If not removed, it mineralizes into hard tartar that only a professional can remove. This is why regular brushing remains the best prevention.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Expert tip: To complement dental hygiene, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/global-pet-foods-locations-quebec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>selection of products in one of our 44 Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons stores.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:100px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:5px;--awb-padding-left-small:5px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\">Myth 2: Cats don\u2019t need dental care<\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>In cats, dental disease is just as common as in dogs. Many owners do not realize that felines can develop stomatitis, tooth resorption, or periodontitis well before adulthood.<\/p>\n<p>Signs to watch for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">Reduced appetite for hard kibble<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">Food residues around the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">Grinding or frequent licking of the lips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular oral exams, combined with brushing adapted for cats, prevent inflammation of the gingival tissues and slow bacterial accumulation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element sm-text-align-center\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 112;--awb-object-position:53% 49%;--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-max-width:300px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2016\" height=\"864\" alt=\"Chat brosse \u00e0 dents\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-8.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-8.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5934 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272016%27%20height%3D%27864%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202016%20864%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272016%27%20height%3D%27864%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-8-200x86.png 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-8-400x171.png 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-8-600x257.png 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-8-800x343.png 800w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-8-1200x514.png 1200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-8.png 2016w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:100px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:6px;--awb-padding-left-small:5px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\"><strong>Myth 3: Dental problems only affect older dogs<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental disease is not only age-related. Even young dogs and cats can develop plaque quickly.<br \/>\nAt <strong>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons,<\/strong> we often remind owners that jaw shape and the narrower mouths of small breeds (like Yorkies or Shih Tzus) increase the risk of early tartar formation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:100px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:6px;--awb-padding-left-small:8px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\"><strong>Myth 4: Bad breath is normal<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A slight odor can happen, but persistent bad breath is never \u201cnormal.\u201d It is often the first sign of bacterial plaque or gum infection. Once bad breath becomes chronic, a full exam is recommended, as it may indicate gingivitis or advanced periodontitis.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:100px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:9px;--awb-padding-left-small:6px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\"><strong>Myth 5: No need for regular veterinary check-ups<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even without visible symptoms, annual veterinary exams are essential. Professionals can detect underlying problems invisible to the naked eye. A check-up is recommended if your pet has gum bleeding or pain while chewing. This allows intervention before bacteria reach other organs through the bloodstream.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-left-small:6px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:100px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\"><strong>Myth 6: Animals don\u2019t feel dental pain<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs and cats hide pain instinctively. Oral pain can manifest through subtle changes: refusing a hard treat, avoiding chewing on one side, or excessive drooling. Many animals with periodontal disease show no obvious signs to their owners, even if symptoms have been present for months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:100px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:1px;--awb-padding-left-small:2px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\"><strong>Myth 7: Professional cleaning is unnecessary<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary cleaning (scaling) is an essential preventive treatment. It removes subgingival tartar and often includes X-rays to check the roots. Without it, plaque can progress to deep bone infection around the tooth.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:100px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:9px;--awb-padding-left-small:6px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\"><strong>Myth 8: Chew toys are enough to replace brushing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental toys are an excellent complement, but they do not replace regular brushing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to optimize prevention according to Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paw Ready dental kit<\/strong>, available in our stores, which includes brushes and the BiteBlock for easier brushing. You can also incorporate a <b>Buco+ dental care product <\/b>to help support your pet\u2019s oral health as part of the routine.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add chew bones like <strong>Animora<\/strong> or <strong>Bone a Mints <\/strong>to encourage chewing.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always combine these tools with a regular brushing routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element sm-text-align-center\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 112;--awb-object-position:53% 49%;--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-max-width:300px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2016\" height=\"864\" alt=\"V\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire examinant la sant\u00e9 dentaire d\u2019un chien et d\u2019un chat en clinique v\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-10.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-10.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5939 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272016%27%20height%3D%27864%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202016%20864%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272016%27%20height%3D%27864%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-10-200x86.png 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-10-400x171.png 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-10-600x257.png 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-10-800x343.png 800w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-10-1200x514.png 1200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Creation-sans-titre-10.png 2016w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:4px;--awb-padding-left-small:5px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:100px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\"><strong>Myth 9: If there\u2019s no visible sign, there\u2019s no problem<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>Many diseases start beneath the surface. Subgingival plaque can cause deep inflammation before you notice anything. Regular monitoring (feeling gums, smelling breath) helps detect early abnormalities.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:100px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-right-small:7px;--awb-padding-left-small:3px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:100px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\"><strong>Myth 10: At-home dental care is too complicated<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right tools, taking care of your pet\u2019s teeth is simple, even for reluctant animals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tips from our in-store advisors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Use a double-headed toothbrush to reach all areas.<\/li>\n<li>Include the <strong>Paw Ready BiteBlock, <\/strong>which protects your fingers while allowing comfortable brushing.<\/li>\n<li>Apply Buco+ enzymatic toothpaste, which cleans and freshens breath without rinsing. These simple steps preserve your pet\u2019s overall health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 80%));border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:30px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-left:100px;--awb-padding-left-small:4px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:100px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h3><span style=\"color: #cab72f;\">In summary<\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>Dental disease in pets is frequent but often invisible. With proper care, good home hygiene, and regular check-ups, serious complications can be avoided.<\/p>\n<p>The entire Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons team, with 44 stores in Quebec, is here to help you choose the best products for your companion. Combine brushing, chewing, and specialized products to provide lasting dental health!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Need advice? 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